Crimson (1299) is a dark orange from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Crimson in other brands

Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.

LRV (estimated)

19.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

1299

HEX

#B66156

RGB

182, 97, 86

HSL

7°, 40%, 53%

Family

Oranges

Colors similar to Crimson in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Crimson FAQ

What is the LRV of Crimson?

Crimson has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Crimson in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Redwood City (DE5117), ~97% proximity; PPG: Pizza Pie (PPG1058-6), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Wild Poppy (SW 9694), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Caliente (M104), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Cinnabar (PPG1065-6), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foxy (HGSW6333), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~89% proximity; Behr: Tandoori (M170-7), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Crimson?

The HEX code of Crimson (1299) is #B66156, RGB 182, 97, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.